Andres Andujar Sr.

Andres Andujar, Sr., passed away April 20, 2001. He will be greatly missed and his memory cherished. Andres was born in Budapest, Hungary, during the year 1920, the only son of wealthy industrialists. He enjoyed a privileged life and was well educated. His future was transformed by the events of World War II. He served in the Hungarian Army and later daringly escaped Soviet oppression by waling through the mountains to the Austrian border. He was accompanied by his parents, his sister, Mokus, and his childhood sweetheart, Veronika Gabori. Unfortunately, Mokus separated from the group and was tragically imprisoned. The family immigrated to Columbia, South America. Veronika and Andres were married on the plane ride and arrived to their new home penniless newlyweds. Andres was able to find work and provided well for his parents, wife and eventually four children. He had a fine career as a special projects engineer for Corn Products Corporation. He knew the value of a quality education and sent all four children to the United States to acquire University degrees. Andres was a cheerful man, able to accept the sorrows of the past and recognize the blessings of the day. He was well traveled and spoke eleven languages. He took delight in mastering the sea and the sky preferring small crafts without motors. He and Veronika retired to Canyon Lake, Texas, to be near two of their children and four of their grandchildren. They were often seen kayaking on the lake and could be found every night on their deck watching the sunset. Just shy of celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary, the Andujar's had a marriage to be envied. Andres found strength and comfort in his faith. His character is perfectly described in Psalms 15. Andres is survived by his beloved wife, Veronika; his sister, Mokus Joseph, of Budapest, Hungary; his children, Juan and Maria Andujar of Cali, Columbia, Gabriel and Marcella Andujar of San Pedro, Venezuela, Andres and Rebecca Andujar, and Monica Rojas of San Antonio, Texas. He leaves behind ten grandchildren whom he adored. Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary North.